| July 16-17: |
Travel from the US to Zurich transfer to Lucerne |
| July 17: |
Getting acquainted day, visit to Lucerne latin quarters with the Kornmarkt,
the medieval market place, Picasso Museum and the famous transportation museum.
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| July 18: |
Grand tour of Lucerne area starting with a trip to the peak of Mt. Pilatus using boat, train, cable car, summer luge, gondola, and bus. Returning for the evening to Lucerne.
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| July 19: |
Lucerne to Interlaken starting our exploration with a visit to the outdoor museum of Ballenberg then exploring the city.
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| July 20: |
Journey on the famous Jungfraujoch - one of the worlds
highest cog trains with a hike on the glacier to the Monchjoch Hut
discovering the North face of the Eiger and the Aletsch Glacier.
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| July 21: |
Interlaken to Zermatt via the Lotschberg tunnel -
Discover the charming town of Zermatt with it's car free streets and stunning natural surroundings.
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| July 22: |
Hike to the base of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a cheese fondue at the Whymper Stubli |
| July 23: |
We will ride the Gornergrat train and hike to the Monte
Rosa Hut across the Mt. Rosa Glacier, night at the Mt Rosa hut.
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| July 24: |
Return to Zermatt and transfer to Leysin -
Dinner at the fromagerie watching the cheese maker. Prepare for the climbing camp. |
July 25 -
July 30: |
Youth Climbing Camp is offered by the Ecole d'Alpinism Leysin, Directed by Rene Pavillard.
The camp includes days learning rock climbing techniques around Leysin.
The participants will learn belaying skills, rappelling, movement skills and the essential
teamwork needed to make a good climbing team. Leysin offers a great climbing experience the
"via ferrata" on the Tour D'Ai. The second part of the week takes us to high up in the Alps where
we will stay in a hut above a glacier. We will climb a peak, do ice climbing, crevasse rescue, learn
about glaciers and enjoy the summer snow. The camp focuses on teaching the basic rock climbing and
mountaineering skills while dealing with the alpine environment and learning the responsibilities
involved in a fun safe setting.
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| July 31: |
Travel to Zurich by train arriving in the evening. Hotel. |
| Aug 1: |
Zurich airport to meet international connections. |
Price: |
$3,250.00 per person (based on a minimum of 4 participants) |
